Edison Crank Question

[Discman]

I need a crank for an Edison Standard D and have seen these two styles on Ebay. My other Edisons all have the first type, which appears to be two pieces welded together. The second type appears to be a solid casting. Is one type more correct? Thanks
Dave
Type 1:


Type 2:

[martinola]

Hi Dave!
I've been keeping an excel file of Standards and all of the cast cranks I've found seem to be concentrated in the early model B era. So far I've noted five examples between 301700 and 448932. The list is still small (only 144 entries). Since both types are interchangeable, I also have seen the flat style mixed into that range as well. None of the cast type have popped-up in the model D's that I have seen so far. It would seem consistent with the gradual cheapening of the Standard's production line as time went on. Good luck with the machine!

Martin

[Discman]

Martin,
Thanks,
All of my D model Edisons have the flat style. The guy selling these (croakinfrog)is advetsising both types as WILL WORK ON THE STANDARD AND HOME MODEL "B"s AND UP.....ALL FIRESIDES". I think the cast type may be more common to the Fireside, but just happens to also work on a Standard and Home. I think I'll wait until a nice flat one shows up. It's not a critical item holding up my project.
Dave

[hillndalefan]

My Edison Standard type F still has the flat crank. As above, I've only
seen the cast crank on the Fireside.